United Patriotic Front (UPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka with co-chair Martha Karua yesterday met the United Opposition team to chart the opposition’s next steps. The meeting, bringing together key figures from across the alliance, focused on restoring confidence in national institutions and coordinating a common political voice. After deliberations, the leaders agreed to take their concerns directly to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Wednesday next week, where they will present issues they say demand urgent national attention. They also resolved to hold a strategic retreat next month to design frameworks for the demanding task ahead, signalling renewed unity and an organised approach as the opposition prepares for the next phase of engagement.
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first of its kind between the UAE and a mainland African country, positioning Kenya as a gateway for trade, investment and technology cooperation with the Gulf. To accelerate implementation, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe met with the UAE Ambassador to Kenya and the Al Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation to explore collaboration in agriculture and livestock. Priority areas include agricultural digitisation through KADIC, skills development via the Kenya School of Agriculture, Animal Health and Industry Training Institutes, and Bukura Agricultural College, strengthened extension services, open market access to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers, and infrastructure investment to cut post-harvest losses. The Al Zayed Foundation, with a USD 1 billion endowment, expressed interest in supporting high-impact development projects. CEPA, now before Parliament, seeks to eliminate trade barriers, promote industrialisation, expand digital trade, and boost exports of tea, meat, fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni (centre) yesterday met with UNICEF Kenya’s Chief of Health, Luigi D’Aquino, to strengthen efforts to prevent and control lead poisoning in Kenya. The discussion emphasized building health system capacity, improving surveillance and research, enhancing regulation, and raising public awareness through coordinated, multi-sectoral action. The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with UNICEF and other stakeholders, including exploring joint resource mobilization to fund a national study on lead poisoning. The study aims to generate evidence to guide effective, long-term public health interventions, protecting children’s health and securing Kenya’s future.
Men aged 40 and above have been urged to undergo annual Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests for early detection of prostate conditions, including cancer, BPH, and prostatitis. Some of the condition’s symptoms are like difficulty urinating, pelvic swelling and incomplete bladder emptying. Medics have been emphasizing the importance of seeking medical care early and reducing stigma around urological illnesses. Dr. Kevin Luta of Kiriai-ni Mission Hospital in Mathioya, Murang’a County is advising residents to promptly address urinary problems, noting that early diagnosis makes prostate cancer treatable and prevents kidney complications. He also encouraged attention to children’s undescended testes and women’s urinary issues. A free urology medical camp will be held tomorrow at Kiriai-ni Mission Hospital in Murang’a.
Kenya’s modularised Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum is transforming the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector by shifting from theory-based learning to practical, skills-driven training aligned with labour market needs. At a TVET sensitisation forum in Murang’a County, stakeholders praised the modular system for expanding access, allowing learners to earn certifications at different levels, and enabling them to join the job market before completing full courses. Kandara Technical and Vocational College Principal Mary Kamau noted that the flexibility has increased enrolment, improved course completion rates, and promoted self-employment at every stage of training, making technical education more accessible and responsive to learners’ needs.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that Kenya is developing a framework to strengthen enforcement on Lake Victoria to protect livelihoods and maritime resources amid rising complaints from fishermen and fish cage investors. Reports of harassment by neighboring security agencies, theft of fish, and vandalism of fishing gear have raised concerns, prompting plans to enhance Coast Guard patrols. Murkomen reaffirmed Kenya’s cooperation with Uganda on joint lake management while emphasizing the need to boost national enforcement capacity. At least 200 newly trained officers from the Kenya Defence Forces and National Police Service will be deployed to the Coast Guard. He also warned against police brutality, directing senior commanders to monitor and punish officers who violate human rights. He was accompanied by among others governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and Deputy Inspector General of Police Masengeli.
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